I owned a classic a few years back and wish I had it back.The ultimate finger sound it was so perfect. I play with fingers and pick and at the time I was playing with a pick more and I got rid of it, after that I swore to myself that I would never get rid of another good bass again and I havent. Damn fine basses though.

They're great basses, I'll admit. When I began playing, I always lusted after the Status/Washburn bass in the music store. However I find the cut of the forearm chamfer too extreme: it looks like someone lopped of a little too much of the body.

Originally posted by ThunderStik Snag it man, you wont be disappointed. I would love to get another one but I am saving for a Jerzy Drozd Mastery bass after that I will hunt down another status. A grand aint bad for that bass.

Hello. Trip here. I own a Status S-2 classic headless 4-string. It is amazing! Sounds punchy and clean and it can really grind and rock too. With Status you get more of the "composite punch" the woods only factor into the sound a little bit. I had a Stealth II 5-string fretless and it was TOO punchy for my taste. The S-2 was very ballsy but still had just enough warmth. The electronics are really quiet, even at extreme settings. If you really want one, get one. You won't be disappointed. They are REALLY nice people to deal with too!